“Create a printable, front-and-back worksheet for a high school Participation in Democracy class. **Title: Supreme Court Case Project — Group Planning & Progress Tracker** **Purpose:** Students will use this worksheet across three to four class days to research their assigned Supreme Court case, collaborate on paper, assign slide responsibilities, track progress, and prepare their shared presentation. **Design requirements:** - Exactly 2 pages: Page 1 is the front and Page 2 is the back. - Black-and-white, printer-friendly design. - Clear headings, checkboxes, writing lines, and tables. - Use simple language and short directions. - Provide enough writing space for students to record actual ideas, not just check boxes. - The teacher assigns the Supreme Court case. - Students work in groups and share responsibility for the final presentation. - Students complete the paper planning sheet before or while contributing to their shared slide deck. ## PAGE 1 — CASE RESEARCH & SLIDE-BY-SLIDE PLANNING ### Section 1: Group Information Include spaces for: - Assigned Supreme Court Case - Group Members (up to 3 students) - Slide Deck Link or Location ### Section 2: Research Notes Students collaborate to answer these five questions in their own words. Provide writing space for each answer. 1. What happened? Summarize the events that led to the case. 2. What constitutional amendment, right, or issue was involved? 3. What did BOTH sides argue? Summarize each side's position. 4. What did the Supreme Court decide? Explain the ruling. 5. Why does this case matter today? Connect it to rights, government, schools, or society. Add a reminder: Use credible sources, record useful source links, and write in your own words. ### Section 3: Slide-by-Slide Planning Table Create a large, easy-to-use table with eight numbered rows and these columns: - Slide Number and Topic - Key Ideas / Facts to Include - Assigned Group Member - Done? Include these eight slides, with brief descriptions: 1. **Title & Case Information:** Case name, year, and parties involved. 2. **Background:** What happened and why the case reached the Supreme Court. 3. **Constitutional Issue:** The amendment, right, or legal question. 4. **Both Sides:** Arguments and reasoning from each side. 5. **Supreme Court Decision:** Ruling and the Court's reasoning. 6. **Why It Matters Today:** Impact on rights, laws, or society. 7. **Real-World Connection:** A present-day example or hypothetical situation. 8. **Sources:** Credible sources used in the presentation. IMPORTANT: Students must have enough space in each row to write brief notes and assign one or more group members to each slide. Do not make the table so small that it becomes unusable. Include a small reminder at the bottom: Every group member must contribute to the research, slide deck, and oral presentation. ## PAGE 2 — GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECT PROGRESS ### Section 4: Who Is Doing What? Create a responsibility chart with columns for: - Group Member - Assigned Slide(s) or Task(s) - What I Need to Contribute - Status: Not Started / In Progress / Complete Provide three rows for group members. Include this direction: Assign responsibilities together. Everyone should have a meaningful contribution, and all members should review the complete presentation before presenting. ### Section 5: Collaboration Check Add checkboxes for the following tasks: **Research** - We understand our assigned case. - We have identified the constitutional issue. - We understand both sides of the argument. - We know the Supreme Court's decision. - We have identified why the case matters today. - We have recorded our sources. **Slide Deck** - All eight slides are planned. - Group members have clear responsibilities. - We have added our research to the shared deck. - We have checked facts and spelling. - Our slides are readable and include useful visuals. - Every group member has a speaking part. ### Section 6: Three-Day Project Timeline Include a small checklist for each day. **Day 1 — Introduction & Research** - Review project expectations. - Receive assigned case. - Begin research and complete the research notes. **Day 2 — Collaboration & Slide Building** - Share and compare research. - Assign slide responsibilities. - Build the presentation together. **Day 3 — Final Preparation or Presentations** - Finish slides and practice speaking OR begin presentations if ready. **Possible Day 4 — Additional Presentation Day** - Finish presenting if the teacher extends the project. ### Section 7: Group Check-In Provide writing space for these three short responses: 1. What have we completed so far? 2. What still needs to be researched or finished? 3. What is our next step, and who is responsible? ### Final reminder Our goal is not just to report what the Supreme Court decided. We must explain the constitutional issue, understand both sides, and show why the case matters today. Keep both pages organized, practical, and easy for students to use throughout the project. Prioritize generous writing space, accountability, and collaboration over decorative graphics.”